Karkudi Gram Panchayat, Shencottai
Karkudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shencottai Panchayat Union and Tenkasi District Panchayat. Karkudi Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Karkudi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karkudi Gram Panchayat
Karkudi Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karkudi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karkudi Gram Panchayat
Karkudi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karkudi Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Shencottai Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karkudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tenkasi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karkudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karkudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Karkudi Gram Panchayat located?
Karkudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shencottai Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Karkudi Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Karkudi Gram Panchayat, namely Karkudi.
Which Panchayat Union does Karkudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Karkudi Gram Panchayat comes under Shencottai Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tenkasi district.
Which District Panchayat does Karkudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Tenkasi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karkudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Karkudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shencottai Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tenkasi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Karkudi Gram Panchayat?
Karkudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karkudi Gram Panchayat do?
Karkudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.